What does "reason" mean here?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Reason" in this context means "logic" or "rationality." It is an antonym for "madness," which is why the speaker has used this expression here. It can also be used as a verb to express a similar meaning. Ex: The President abandoned reason in favor of fear-mongering and conspiracy. Ex: Humans are different from most other animals in that we learn to reason from a young age.